§ 33. Colonel APPLINasked the Minister of Transport if his attention has been called to the condition of the roads in the South Mimms area, particularly the Blanche Farm Road, in the vicinity of the hospital; whether he is aware that the destruction of these road surfaces is mainly due to the heavy traffic in connection with the construction of the Barnet by-pass road; and will he consider an early grant from the Road Fund to enable the South Mimms district council to repair the damage done or, as an alternative, approach the arterial road contractors to re-surface these roads?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI am aware of the state of these roads, regarding which negotiations are proceeding between the highway authorities and the contractors for the new arterial road. My officers will do all in their power to facilitate a settlement.